Meanwhile,
In the future,
In one of Akuma's secret hideout where Akimi teleported...

Third Person's POV

A young man in blue coat stares at the sphere-shaped object in front of him intently, observing every single detail of the time machine that the villains manage to create. "Never did I think Akuma wilk go this far to get rid of our Symbol of Peace..." Takeru utters in disbelief as he recalls the horrifying incident that happens before. His men only grit their teeth in frustration.

"What should we do now, Sir? Should we get rid of this machine?" One of Takeru's loyal men asks him. Takeru shakes his head, staring at the machine in seriousness. "No, we'll fix it." His words really shock the policemen. "Wait, Inspector Tsukauchi! Why should we fix this thing?! I don't think the govern–"

"They will approve of this. Trust me." Takeru says in determination. "We need this machine... To stop Akuma and her minions! This is the only way to return the peaceful time!" Takeru exclaims as he clenches his palm into a balled-fist. The group of policemen remain silent, not knowing what to say back.

'Akimi, I hope you're doing fine, girl. Please stay alive, for your parents' sake!' Takeru prays in his heart, hoping that Akimi's mission will go well as they plan.

.....

Back to current time,
Next morning,
M

idoriya's room...

Midoriya's POV

I stand in front of the mirror as I try to fix my unruly curly hair, tidying up myself to get ready to fetch my breakfast. Akimi-chan still hasn't woken up from her slumber yet.

She is probably tired after out all day with Sensei.

"AHHHHH!!!!!!" Akimi-chan suddenly let out a fear-filled scream, startling me who is still combing my hair. I quickly run toward Akimi-chan who has woken up.

"No! Mama! Mama! Don't leave me!" Akimi-chan cries out in trauma, tears leak out of her green eyes. "Akimi-chan, calm down!" I panic as I eye her in worry. She suddenly embraces me tightly, her small hand clutching onto my shirt firmly as if she is very desperate. "Mama..." She sobs in my chest. Her sobs turn into loud cries. I stroke her hair to comfort her.

"It's okay now, Akimi-chan. I'm here..." I whisper to her, displaying a warm smile as I embrace her back. Akimi-chan cries louder while her grips on my shirt become much more firm than before.

She might have been through something scary...

"Mama..." Akimi-chan keeps calling out for her mother. "Deku-chan, are you okay?!" Uraraka-san suddenly burst opens the door with Ashido-san standing behind her. "Oh my, Akimi-chan! What happen to her?" My best friend asks me in worry when she notices Akimi-chan still crying in my arms. Ashido-san keeps staring at me, waiting for my answer.

"She seemed to have nightmare..." I whisper to them. Uraraka-san looks at me with concern before shifting her chestnut pupils to Akimi-chan. She rubs her small back with her warm hand. This time, Akimi-chan lifts her head up slightly, gazing at Uraraka-san with her red eyes that are filled with tears. "Ochako-neechan..." Akimi-chan mumbles sadly.

What? I thought her eyes are green... Or is it just my hallucination?

"Poor you. It's fine, we all are here for you." Ashido-san assures with a big grin as she reaches out her hand to ruffle Akimi-chan's silky jet black hair. But Akimi-chan seems to get scared when Ashido-san's hand is gettong closer to her.

"Stay away!!!" Akimi-chan yells at the pinkette loudly, making Ashido-san stumbles back a bit and retracts her hand. "Don't ever dare to touch me, you nuisance!" She hollers again, glaring at Ashido-san in hatred. I gulp down my saliva, shock to see her sudden change of mood.

Why did Akimi-chan look like she hates Ashido-san? Could it be because of yesterday's incident...?

Ashido-san seems really offended by Akimi-chan's action since I notice the hurt expression on her face. She immdiately gets up and rushes out of my room. "Wai-- Ashido-san!" Uraraka-san calls her out half-scream but no use. Ashido-san doesn't come back.

Akimi-chan sobs back in my arms, burying her face in my chest as she tightens her grip on my white shirt. I just stare at her in pity before stroking her hair gently. "Deku-chan, what now?" Uraraka-san whispers to me. "I don't know. More importantly, I'll calm Akimi-chan down first." I tell her as I rub Akimi-chan's back.

"Uraraka-san, you can go first. I'll come down once Akimi-chan is fine again." I say along with a small smile. Uraraka-san just simply nods before standing up. She gives me a thumb-up before leaving my room. I nod to her, assuring that I'll be fine alone with this future girl.

"Akimi-chan." I call her out before trying to break the hug but Akimi-chan stops me. "No, don't let me go... I... I want to stay with you..." She pleads in sadness. I gasp slightly at her words but not loud enough for her to hear.

I don't know what to talk about and just remain silent, letting her stay in my arms. "Um, Akimi-chan. Aren't you hungry? If you are, then I will go–"

"Don't leave me. Please..." Akimi-chan cut me off, still pleading desperately. "I... I..." She sobs sorrowfully. "I don't want to be left alone... Ever again." She confesses, tears rolling down her plushy cheeks.

My heart is suddenly pang with unknown pain, hurting myself. Akimi-chan's words really hit me hard. I embrace her affectionately to comfort her. "It's okay, I will never leave you alone, Akimi. Never..." I utter under my breath, tears form in my emerald green eyes.

Why? Why am I crying too?

Me and Akimi-chan just stay in hug as I whisper words of comfort to her with my gentlest voice.

Don't worry, I'll always stay by your side, Akimi...

....

30 minutes later,
Common area,
Morning...

Kirishima's POV

I sit at the dining, glancing at the clock for the tenth time already. Midoriya hasn't come down yet. Usually, she will be here around this time. "What are you staring at, huh, Weird Hair?!" Bakugou growls all of sudden, snapping me out of my thoughts. "No... It's just..." I look down on my food. "Tch, Deku again huh..." He huffs in annoyance.

"That useless nerd know how to get food. Why do you have to waste your time worryong about her?" Bakugou snarls as he starts eating his meal. "I know but–" All of sudden, he shoves food into my moith forcefully. "Just shut your freaking mouth up and eat your damn breakfast, Hairs For Brain!" He yells, feeling pissed off to the max now. I cough a lot since I choke on the food. "Jeez, fine..." I sigh long before begin eating my meal unenthusiastically. Somehow, I feel so worried about Midoriya.

"Yo, Midoriya, Akimi!" I hear Kaminari saying Midoriya's name, making me lift up my head. I see her chatting with Iida and Kaminari. But I notice Akimi, the future girl stare at me and Bakugou with a wide smile. "Kirishima-niichan! Bakugou-niichan!" She runs toward us with a happy smile.

"Hey, Akimi." I grin at the guest from the future, standing up from my seat to greet her. Akimi suddenly jumps toward me, wrapping her slender arms around my neck. I quickly hold her to avoid herself from falling. She smiles at me happily. She looks so delight to hug me like this.

Everyone is shocked by her loving action toward me. Noticing the hard stares from my clasmates, I immediately put Akimi down even though she protests. She pouts, puffing her soft cheeks when her feet finally reach the floor. I chuckled at her childish rebellion.

Well, she is a kid after all.

I smile at her kindly before ruffling her silky black, straight hair that slightly curl at the tips. "Come on, don't be like that." I try to comfort her as I gaze into her crimson red irises.

So her eyes are red? I'm pretty sure they are black before...

Akimi seems like she is very pleased with my action since she is giggling childishly. This girl's cute action and childish behaviour really make me happy for some reasons.

"Kirishima-niichan, let's eat together! With Izuku-neechan!" Akimi pulls my hand out of nowhere, leading me to the dining table where Midoriya is sitting at. "O-Oi, wait! My breakfast is there!" I try to stop her from pulling me but dang, she is crazy strong!

Is this really the strength of a 13 year-old girl?!

"Then, you go to Izuku-neechan first while I get your breakfast, okay?" Akimi smiles at me widely before pushing my body. She runs toward the table where my breakfast is. I just sigh long while scratching my red hair in confusion.

I walk toward the table Akimi talks about, only to see Midoriya is sitting there alone. She notices my presence and immediately gives me a friendly smile. "Morning, Kirishima-kun." She greets me first. A faint pink shade spread across my face. "M-Morning, Midoriya. You're the only one here?" I ask as I pull a chair, sitting next to her. Midoriya nods her head. "Well, Iida-kun and Uraraka-san already ate just now so I'm waiting for Akimi-chan to eat together with her... She is with you just now, don't she?" Midoriya asks me in confusion. "Ah, she went to–"

"Here is your food, Kirishima-niichan!" Akimi interrupts us, coming with a tray of food that belongs to me. "O-Oh, thanks, Akimi." I say as I take the tray from her hands. She just smiles widely at me.

"Now, now, Izuku-neechan. Let's grab our food too!" Akimi pulls Midoriya's arm in excitement. Midoriya just gives in to her. "Alright, alright, I know." She smiles kindly at Akimi as they both go to get their food.

I just notice that...
Akimi seems oddly attached to me and...
Midoriya...

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AN- I feel like I love this chapter the most! I just love Akimi so much!!!